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Groundskeepers generally work independently, for management companies, or directly for other employers, and are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, functionality, and aesthetic appeal of particular areas of land. As such, they usually work outside and must be able to withstand hot and cold weather. Common duties include mowing lawns, pulling weeds, trimming hedges, planting flowers and shrubbery, fertilizing, watering, raking leaves, and generally keeping the lawn, plants, and hedges in good shape.
Job Responsibility:
Handle basic preventative and corrective maintenance tasks
Keep the grounds in a clean and attractive manner
Monitor the upkeep and maintenance of the landscaping and grounds daily
Cleans sidewalks and disposes of debris and trash properly
Assist other staff with larger maintenance repairs or projects
Other duties assigned
Requirements:
Knowledge of equipment such as lawnmowers, blowers, and trimmers, and be familiar with a variety of gardening tools to be used for different purposes
Must be reliable and physically fit
Knowledge of general maintenance requirements, (documentation, safety, required reporting, regulations, etc.)
Knowledge of State or local governmental safety requirements
Self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented and a team player
Interpretation and completion of verbal and/or written instructions at a proficient level
Time management and time critical prioritization skills
High School Diploma or GED Required
0 – 3 years of directly related or closely related experience